Your Name Engraved Herein

In the waning days of Taiwan’s martial law, the nation teeters between rigid tradition and the first tremors of freedom. Against this backdrop, an all‑boys Catholic high school becomes a microcosm of a society wrestling with newly emerging ideas about identity, love, and belonging. The humid corridors and disciplined classrooms echo the lingering restraints of the past while subtle currents of change begin to stir, inviting anyone daring enough to question the status quo.

Chang Jia‑han, a thoughtful yet uncertain student, carries the weight of his family’s expectations and the quiet yearning that he cannot yet name. Across the hall, Wang Po‑te arrives from a different corner of Taiwan, his own dreams of art and self‑discovery clashing with the rigid norms of his upbringing. Their first encounters are marked by the tentative curiosity of two youths navigating an environment that both shelters and scrutinizes them. As classmates, friends, and confidants, they each confront the pressures of a community that still harbors deep prejudice, their growing connection illuminating the tender possibilities hidden beneath a veneer of conformity.

The film’s tone balances melancholic nostalgia with the electric charge of first love, painting a portrait of adolescence lived under the watchful eye of a transitioning era. Lush cinematography captures the humid summer air, the dim glow of candlelit chapels, and the bustling streets of a city on the cusp of change, all while an evocative soundtrack underscores the unspoken feelings that swirl between the protagonists. Within this richly textured world, the story invites viewers to linger on the fragile moments of intimacy and self‑realization, hinting at the profound impact that a single, unexpected bond can have when two hearts dare to listen to their own names whispered in the wind.

Last Updated: September 09, 2025 at 15:25